receded hairline and then stopped

[Baldinggenius]

Hi guys I am new to all this and pls guide me good.I am 24 yrs old male.From the age of around 20 this stupid thought came to my mind and I got my hair straightened up.After that I noticed huge hair fall for few months and it was soo bad that I got buzzed cut on my hair.At 22 I again got them straightened up and noticed that hair straightening chemicals are just not good for my hair.Also few months after that I noticed both sides of my hairline receded like an inch or so.Usually my remaining hair are so damn thick that it covers up my receded hairline pretty easily with good styling technique.However I can no longer cut my hair very short because then my hairline becomes visible.I just started using minoxidil 5% twice daily since 1 month ago.I am also noticing white flakes by the use of minoxidil 5%.Is this white flaking of scalp normal after using it.Somedays I just use minoxidil once a day because I m also applying coconut oil and almond oil to hair.Pls note here that non of my family members have history of balding.My father is in his 60's still has full head of hair and my hair is exactly like him in texture and looks except I have receded hairline.Also males at my mothers side have all head full of hair,So I wanna ask if its not male pattern baldness then those chemical straightening I mentioned could trigger hair loss or receding hairline.I am posting my hair pics and when I decided to use minoxidil 5% I just buzzed cut my hair down to zero.Pls tell me whats my situation right now is minoxidil gonna work on me or not.Thanks all of you for taking time and reading my problem.

 

[JustinCanada]

Hey buddy, definitely looks like male pattern baldness. Harsh products can definitely damage your hair but I dont think thats your issue.

You've probably read this before but you just gotta keep grinding on with your Minoxidil, and add on finasteride and nizoral.

You've got what looks to be a nice round head, so a short hair and a mature hairline will look pretty good on you. Just thicken up what you've got.

Best of luck!

 

[Agustin Araujo]

Hello, I do see signs of Male Pattern Baldness, unfortunately. Having no known history of Androgenic Alopecia doesn't always exempt that you won't go bald. You've still got a nice strong forelock so that's good, definitely keep up with the 5% Minoxidil if you're noticing the treatment is reducing the amount of hair that falls out. Get on Finasteride as soon as possible if you haven't yet, that will keep your hair on your head for the long-term, it's a prescription medication so the best chances of getting it is from a hair transplant surgeon, and the drug is approved for treating male baldness.

Cheers!

 

[Baldinggenius]

Hello, I do see signs of Male Pattern Baldness, unfortunately. Having no known history of Androgenic Alopecia doesn't always exempt that you won't go bald. You've still got a nice strong forelock so that's good, definitely keep up with the 5% Minoxidil if you're noticing the treatment is reducing the amount of hair that falls out. Get on Finasteride as soon as possible if you haven't yet, that will keep your hair on your head for the long-term, it's a prescription medication so the best chances of getting it is from a hair transplant surgeon, and the drug is approved for treating male baldness.

Cheers!

Thankx man for replying and yeah I was afraid already its male pattern baldness but was thinking its not cause no one in my family has history of balding.As for finasteride yeah ill sure use that but right now I am still student and it sucks I can't afford it right now .. I am using minoxidil 5% since one month and noticing really bad white flakes on my temples.Besides that wanna share one more pic (closer look at my most receded temple).I am seeing all small hairs in my temples and they were already there before even using mnoxidil.Zoom in and u will see.All I wanna know is that are these hairs now useless or will thicken up by the use of minoxidil ?Zoom the pic to notice those peach fuzz hairs.